Convertible Climbing Stick Platform Tool-Free Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional mobile tree stands are cumbersome, require tools for assembly and disassembly, and lack a 360-degree view, making them inefficient for hunters who need a quick and easy setup without additional climbing apparatuses.

Innovation Solution

A mobile apparatus that is convertible between a climbing stick and a platform or perch without the use of tools, featuring a post with upper and lower steps and tree braces, and an extension that can be easily installed or removed to change the apparatus's configuration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional mobile tree stands are used, then a platform is provided for hunting, but the apparatus is cumbersome to carry and assemble

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidcomplexity of apparatus

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tree stand is divided into modular components including a platform section, a climbing stick section, and an extension section that can be separately carried and quickly assembled together without tools, reducing the burden of carrying and assembly while maintaining structural integrity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus combines multiple functions into a single device: the climbing stick serves as both a climbing aid and part of the platform structure, while the extension section can be added to convert the platform into a perch, eliminating the need for separate climbing apparatus and reducing overall complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If conventional mobile tree stands are used, then a platform is provided, but tools are required for assembly and disassembly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidadditional equipment required

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The connection mechanisms between components are designed to be tool-free, using friction-fit joints, snap-connectors, or cam-locks that can be assembled and disassembled by hand, eliminating the need for additional tools and simplifying the assembly process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional mobile tree stands are used, then a platform is provided, but a separate climbing apparatus is needed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintegrated climbing capabilityVSAvoidnumber of separate devices

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The climbing stick is integrated directly into the platform structure, forming a unified device where the climbing elements (rails, rungs, or friction surfaces) are built into the same components that support the platform, eliminating the need for separate climbing apparatus

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Adaptability or versatility

If conventional mobile tree stands are used, then a platform is provided, but 360-degree view is not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveviewing capabilityVSAvoidplatform structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The platform is designed with a circular or oval shape without fixed front or back orientations, allowing the user to rotate and face any direction for 360-degree viewing, while the integrated climbing stick allows easy repositioning and adjustment of the platform's location and orientation on the tree

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12274258B2Convertible climbing stick/platform

Publication Date: 2025.04.15 LIROSI JARRETT DOMINICK

AI summary

A mobile apparatus that is configurable as a climbing stick and a perch or platform without a tool includes a post, an upper step and an upper tree brace extending from a first end of the post, and a lower step and a lower tree brace extending from a second end of the post, and that further includes an extension configured to convert the upper step to a perch or platform without a tool.